Photos: Flores and the Ladies’ Gunboat Society on Sawtelle Boulevard

Benton country ham, served with a scoop of lemon ricotta, toasted pecans, a slice of grilled bread and a wedge of sweet Weiser melon smeared with a minted Italian salsa verde. Benton is a Tennessee producer whose ham and bacon are among the most coveted produce of the mid-South.   (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)

The pan-fried trout comes with creamed corn and fresh-corn succotash, toasted hazelnuts and a smoky vinaigrette flavored with country ham fat.  (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)

Chef Brian Dunsmoor, left, and restaurant owner Amal Flores pose. Dunsmoor previously worked at the Hart & the Hunter and Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing. Flores previously ran a fusion bistro in the space Ladies’ Gunboat Society currently occupies.  (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)

Airy potato yeast rolls are served with maple butter and topped with sea salt.  (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)

Arugula fresh from Flora Bella Farm is served with watercress, stone fruit, blue cheese, crispy onion and walnut vinaigrette.   (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)

The hoppin’ John includes Sea Island red peas, Carolina Gold rice, collards stewed down with ham hock and a wedge of corn bread.  (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)

Pot roasted bacon served with tomato and corn relish.  (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)

Diners enjoy the outdoor patio at Flores and the Ladies’ Gunboat Society.  (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)

Louisiana crawfish boil with corn and lemons.  (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)

A Cheerwine float is one of the “for the driver” drinks on the menu.  (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)